- Company Name
- Colliers Project Leaders | Canada
- Job Title
- Assistant Preconstruction Manager - Structural
- Job Description
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Job Title: Assistant Preconstruction Manager – Structural
Role Summary: Deliver preconstruction leadership for structural projects across Canada, providing value‑based design, constructability analysis, and real‑time recommendations to optimize cost, schedule, quality, and compliance.
Expectations:
- Lead preconstruction activities across IPD, design‑build, and stipulated price delivery.
- Provide continuous feedback during design, permitting, and construction phases.
- Maintain project budgets, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor staff and contribute to business development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage preconstruction processes, including design meetings with owners, architects, and engineers.
- Review and comment on 2D/3D drawings and specifications for constructability, value engineering, and sequencing.
- Prepare Construction Management Plans (CMP) for permitting, addressing logistics, utilities, traffic, health & safety, and adjacent property impacts.
- Lead design‑assist teams for building renovations and equipment upgrades in occupied facilities.
- Provide construction management support: trade package development, Procore implementation, and procedure development.
- Assist industrial clients with equipment integration, coordinating designers, code consultants, and trade contractors.
- Develop and implement procurement procedures for goods, services, and works packages on publicly funded projects.
- Conduct site visits during preconstruction and construction, preparing required documentation.
- Participate in business development, proposals, and client engagement.
- Maintain internal financial control, ensuring deliverables stay within budget.
- Prepare and maintain project plans, schedules, and compliance with internal QMS.
- Train and mentor staff across assigned projects.
- Utilize RSMeans Online, Procore, CMBuilder, SketchUp, HoloBuilder, Drones, BuildingConnected, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and related tools.
Required Skills:
- Strong ability to read and interpret design drawings and details.
- In‑depth knowledge of commercial construction trades and construction methodology.
- Familiarity with national and local building codes, health & safety regulations, and permitting requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs).
- Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Gantt charts).
- Skilled in construction management platforms (Procore, CMBuilder, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Diploma or degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
- 2–4 years progressive experience in design, cost estimating, and/or construction (Assistant Preconstruction Manager).
- 4–8 years experience qualifies for Preconstruction Manager.
- Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license preferred.
- PMP certification preferred or willingness to obtain within one year.
- Knowledge of government regulations governing the construction industry.